Overview - IWC Wage Orders

Topic

Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders exist for the purpose of regulating the wages, hours, and working conditions in certain industries or occupations. There are 17 such orders that are also known as "IWC Orders," or "Wage Orders.


Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to...

  • Demonstrate general knowledge related to Industrial Wage Orders
  • Differentiate between Industry and Occupation related Wage Orders
  • Successfully classify a job under its corresponding Wage Order
  • Be able to comply with Wage Order regulations in a work environment

ACTIVITIES

Reading: COURSE READER pp 18 - 66
Discussion: Wage Orders as applied to businesses
Assignment: Applied Wage Order and Exemption Assignment